---
title: "Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-07"
---

# Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd22

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme situated in the city centre with options for expansion. Classified under the services industry category, with a focus on bicycles and road transport services, this procurement targets the UKC23 region in the United Kingdom. The process is open under a 'below threshold - open competition' method, with prospective suppliers allowed to submit electronically. The tender period concludes on 27 November 2025, with enquiries closing on 24 November 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 8 December 2025 and may extend for up to five years, should the Council decide on service continuation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in bike hire solutions, dock systems, or related infrastructure. Companies that can provide efficient, automated locker systems for bicycle storage and rental might find this tender particularly appealing. There is potential for further site additions throughout the contract's duration, opening doors for providers looking to grow their operations within the region. Innovative SMEs and established transport service companies would both be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aligns with the ongoing push for sustainable urban transport solutions.

## Notice

Sunderland Council has a requirement for a Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme located in the city centre, with potential for wider expansion. The scheme will consist of an automated bike locker or 'dock' solution where users can pre-book and collect/return bikes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council may wish to add further sites for the service throughout the contract.

Renewal: Extension up to 5 years available should the Council wish to continue with the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072195-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 16:43 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072195-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072195-2025
  7th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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